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Join Mr. Howse, media specialist, for a Tech Talk! At this Tech Talk, learn more about how to set Canvas notifications. Ms. Howse will also be available to answer any questions that you may have as you navigate Canvas. October 1, from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. October 8, from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Google Meet Code: LEMS-tech (…

The Lake Elkhorn Middle School media center is happy to bring you contactless book pick-up! Students can simply request a book (or ask for a recommendation) using the LEMS Media Book Request form and wait for us to email you when it's ready. We are now able to offer book pick-up every day from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., right…

It’s time to sign up to participate in Enrichment Seminars! What are Enrichment Seminars? Extension opportunities for all students who would like to do extra things outside of class. A chance to do something that is above and beyond what happens in regular classes. Is extra work involved if I join an Enrichment Seminar? They do require work outside of…

10/6 MAP Update: To prepare for the MAP assessment, teachers asked students to complete a device check to ensure there will be no technology issues on the day of testing. This visual is a step by step process to taking the MAP test at home and can also be reviewed with your student prior to testing. If your student encounters…

Free vaccine clinics will be held at several HCPSS schools every day from 4-6 p.m. during the week of September 21-25. Online pre-registration is required and is open from August 25-September 9 at www.vaccineconsent.com (Links to an external site.) . Clinics will be held outdoors using a virtual queue program so families can wait in their cars or socially distance…

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, obtaining a vaccine for seasonal influenza (flu) is even more important this year than ever. HCPSS Health Services is continuing its partnership with the Howard County Health Department (HCHD) and the Maryland Partnership for Prevention (MPP) to offer several regional seasonal flu vaccine clinics for HCPSS students and staff during the month of October. Students/staff…

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps low-income households buy the food they need for good health. This benefit is meant to supplement an applicant’s food budget. SNAP flyer - English SNAP flyer - Spanish

The Maryland Department of Human Services is the state’s human service provider. The agency provides a wide range of services that are administered by local departments of social services in each of the 24 local jurisdictions across the state. These services assist low-income individuals and families in their communities. Supporting Maryland's Families in Need - English Supporting Maryland's Families in…

Thank you to the families who were able to join us for Back to School Night! Click here for a copy of the LEMS Back_to_School_Night Presentation. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Lake Elkhorn Middle School (LEMS) will host our annual Back to School Night (virtually) on Wednesday, September 16th. We are so excited to see you! During Back to School Night you will be…

The Howard County Public School System’s BSAP Saturday Math Academy (BSAP-SMA) has been in existence since 1992. The program was developed in collaboration with the HCPSS and parents as a response to requests for opportunities to network. The priority was to learn instructional mathematical strategies to support their children at home and to accelerate academic achievement. Certified teachers work with…